Best fights of James Tennyson
Over 9 years as a professional, James Tennyson has compiled a 28-4 (24) record, including eleven title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. James Tennyson KOs Martin Joseph Ward
On May 5, 2018 James Tennyson, the WBA International super featherweight champion, met Martin Joseph Ward, the Commonwealth and European super featherweight champion, in a title unification fight. Tennyson was 24 years old with a record of 21-2, and Ward was 26 with a record of 19-0-2. Tennyson was on a 5-fight winning streak and Ward was on an undefeated 9-fight winning streak. Tennyson stopped Martin Joseph Ward via TKO in the 5th round. Became the unified super featherweight champion.
2. James Tennyson KOs Gavin Gwynne
On August 1, 2020 James Tennyson fought Gavin Gwynne for the vacant British lightweight title. Tennyson was 26 years old with a record of 26-3, and Gwynne was 30 with a record of 12-1. Tennyson was on a 4-fight winning streak and Gwynne was coming off a win. Tennyson stopped Gavin Gwynne via TKO in the 6th round. Won the vacant title.
3. James Tennyson KOs Craig Evans
On November 23, 2019 James Tennyson faced Craig Evans in a lightweight bout. Tennyson was 26 years old with a record of 25-3, and Evans was 30 with a record of 20-2-2. Both Tennyson and Evans were on a 3-fight winning streak. Tennyson stopped Craig Evans via TKO in the 11th round.
4. James Tennyson KOs Josh O'Reilly
On December 4, 2020 James Tennyson faced Josh O'Reilly in a lightweight bout. Tennyson was 27 years old with a record of 27-3, and O'Reilly was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tennyson was on a 5-fight winning streak. Tennyson stopped Josh O'Reilly via TKO in the 1st round.
5. James Tennyson KOs Atif Shafiq
On August 31, 2019 James Tennyson fought Atif Shafiq for the vacant WBA International lightweight title. Tennyson was 26 years old with a record of 24-3, and Shafiq was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tennyson was on a 2-fight winning streak. Tennyson stopped Atif Shafiq via KO in the 2nd round. Won the vacant title.
6. James Tennyson stops Ryan Doyle
On June 10, 2017 James Tennyson fought Ryan Doyle for the vacant WBA International super featherweight title. Tennyson was 23 years old with a record of 18-2, and Doyle was 25 with a record of 14-1-1. Tennyson was on a 2-fight winning streak and Doyle was on a 3-fight winning streak. Tennyson stopped Ryan Doyle via retirement in the 6th round. Won the vacant title.
7. James Tennyson KOs Darren Traynor
On October 21, 2017 James Tennyson defended his WBA International super featherweight title against Darren Traynor. Tennyson was 24 years old with a record of 19-2, and Traynor was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tennyson was on a 3-fight winning streak. Tennyson stopped Darren Traynor via TKO in the 3rd round. Defended the title.
8. James Tennyson KOs Garry Neale
On February 9, 2019 James Tennyson faced Garry Neale in a super featherweight bout. Tennyson was 25 years old with a record of 22-3, and Neale was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tennyson was coming off a loss. Tennyson stopped Garry Neale via KO in the 2nd round.
9. James Tennyson KOs Arnoldo Solano in 59 seconds
On February 3, 2018 James Tennyson faced Arnoldo Solano in a super featherweight bout. Tennyson was 24 years old with a record of 20-2, and Solano was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tennyson was on a 4-fight winning streak. Tennyson stopped Arnoldo Solano via KO in the 1st round.
10. James Tennyson KOs Brayan Mairena
On May 18, 2019 James Tennyson faced Brayan Mairena in a super featherweight bout. Tennyson was 25 years old with a record of 23-3, and Mairena was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tennyson was coming off a win. Tennyson stopped Brayan Mairena via TKO in the 2nd round.